- married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
- his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)only applies to めおとsee also
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun, used as a prefix
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- married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
- his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
This word refers to a married couple, specifically a husband and wife.
In this context, 夫婦 can also refer to a pair of objects, typically one larger (for the man) and one smaller (for the woman), often used in the context of clothing or accessories designed for couples.
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Let's use our experiences to nurture the sense needed to make marital relations go well.
And to the people whose married life is not going well, let's remember the marriage covenant sworn solemnly before God at the wedding ceremony.
It is certain that the increase of divorce will lead to anxiety between couples, parents and children.
Older couples often appreciate cash more than gifts because they neither need nor have room for them.
A very elderly couple is having an elegant dinner to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.